UK universities’ carbon emissions fall by just 1 per cent ‘Low-hanging fruit’ has been picked, says expert, leaving institutions needing to make ‘step change’ investments at time of financial crisis By Patrick Jack 14 July
Universities ready to meet Labour’s demand for more key workers Institutions hope to show worth to new government by training more doctors and teachers, but say they need policy commitments in return By Tom Williams 12 July
National Student Survey 2024: which university performed best? With students studying in England no longer quizzed on their overall satisfaction, THE crunches the numbers to calculate which UK university has the most satisfied students By Patrick Jack 12 July
Anne L’Huillier: the Nobelist who still teaches undergraduates The pioneering French physicist explains why she still lectures and how she kept her Nobel prize news under wraps at the lectern By Jack Grove 12 July
Nearly 100 research posts at risk at Sheffield nuclear centre Former city MP suggests Nuclear AMRC should be removed from university control as job cuts loom By Jack Grove 11 July
New ministers a ‘signal of intent’ on tackling UK sector issues Heavy hitters joining key higher education ministries raises hopes that new government can get to grips with issues quickly By Tom Williams 11 July
Nancy Rothwell: ‘In the end they stopped offering me pay rises’ Departing Manchester vice-chancellor discusses sector finances, pay gaps and letting go after 14 years By Tom Williams 11 July
UK unions reject universities’ final pay offer University and College Union and Unison want improvement on 2.5 per cent minimum rise By Juliette Rowsell 10 July
Birmingham wins court battle over pro-Palestinian encampment Mariyah Ali, a Muslim undergraduate student, argued that ending the protest would infringe her rights under the Equality Act By Patrick Jack 10 July
‘Oxford weighting’ of £1,500 for university’s lowest-paid staff Top-ranked institution extends parental leave while also pledging action on fixed-term contracts, housing shortages and visa costs By Juliette Rowsell 10 July
National Student Survey 2024: universities improve across board Students show rising levels of satisfaction with courses at UK universities By Patrick Jack 10 July
UCL students’ Covid lawsuit set to drag on into 2026 Far-off trial date leaves uncertainty hanging over claimants and universities as new legal ruling issued By Chris Havergal 10 July